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Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah, launching “broad-scale strikes” that have moved beyond border regions into the heart of Lebanon.
On Wednesday, state media reported that Israeli missiles struck a hotel in the predominantly Christian suburb of Hazmieh—an area previously spared from the violence—as well as a residential building in the eastern city of Baalbek.
These attacks follow a surge in cross-border hostilities, including Hezbollah drone and missile launches targeting naval bases and troops in northern Israel.
The humanitarian toll of the escalation is mounting rapidly.
Lebanon’s health ministry reported that strikes on the towns of Aramoun and Saadiyat killed at least six people and wounded eight others.
The World Health Organisation confirmed that the casualties included three paramedics who were targeted while attempting to rescue those injured in earlier blasts.
In the south, the Israeli military issued an “urgent warning” for residents of 16 towns and villages to evacuate immediately, signalling a further intensification of force against militant positions.
Despite a ceasefire agreement reached in late 2024, the region has spiralled back into open conflict following the recent killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
While the Lebanese government has officially banned Hezbollah’s military activities to avoid a total regional war, the group claimed responsibility for 13 attacks on Tuesday alone, allegedly destroying several Israeli tanks.
With over 58,000 people displaced in just a few days and the death toll rising, the conflict shows no signs of slowing as both sides trade heavy fire across the frontier.
